Assistant manager Lori Borbely praised his side for putting in a great shift despite losing narrowly to Sleaford. The Poachers were edged out in a tense local derby that could have gone either way.Borbely said it felt like a draw was the least they deserved. Joe Smith put the Greens ahead early on before FraserContinue reading “Sleaford 2, Poachers 1”
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Poachers 1, Eastwood 0
By Tom Carter Former Nottingham Forest defender, Larry Lloyd, was spotted supporting Eastwood Community at the Mortgages For You Stadium on Saturday afternoon where Martyn Bunce’s Poachers secured their first win of 2023. Lloyd was part of Brian Clough’s double European Cup-winning sides in 1979 against Swedish champions Malmo and then again in 1980, thisContinue reading “Poachers 1, Eastwood 0”
Quorn 5, Poachers 1
The Poachers suffered their biggest defeat of the season as they came a cropper on Quorn’s artificial pitch. The in-form Leicestershire side got off to a rapid start with two goals in the opening quarter of an hour. In response, Martyn Bunce’s side exerted some real pressure and gave themselves a lifeline with a LiamContinue reading “Quorn 5, Poachers 1”
Boston Town 1, Skegness 4
by Tom Carter Martyn Bunce’s Poachers suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat at home to rivals Skegness Town in a Boxing Day derby to forget for Boston Town. Both sides were in fairly good form going into the game but with the hosts not playing since the first Saturday in December and the pitch being heavyContinue reading “Boston Town 1, Skegness 4”
Heanor 2, Poachers 4
Boston Town staged a remarkable comeback to continue their fine form away from home. Trailing 2-0 just before half-time, they were also down to 10 men with Jordan Nuttell in the sin bin. But Marshall Young pulled one back before the interval with a superb strike from 25 yards – his 9th goal of theContinue reading “Heanor 2, Poachers 4”
Poachers 2, Loughborough 2
Martyn Bunce’s side were denied a famous victory an an enthralling encounter. Loughborough Students came to the Mortgages For You Stadium with a 7-point lead at the top of the UCL Premier North table. But Boston Town led twice and it took a 90th minute equaliser to stop them becoming the first team to beatContinue reading “Poachers 2, Loughborough 2”
Winterton 0, Poachers 4
Boston Town stunned Winterton Rangers to storm into the semi-finals of the Lincs Senior Trophy. They banished memories of last year’s quarter-final exit from the competition on the same ground with a brace apiece from Fraser Bayliss and Liam Adams. Their quartet of top quality goals simply left the hosts reeling. Winterton had gone intoContinue reading “Winterton 0, Poachers 4”
Poachers 2, AFC Mansfield 1
by Tom Carter Marshall Young’s stoppage time secured all 3 points on a 5th of November, they will definitely remember. It was the first ever meeting between the two sides and it certainly didn’t take long for the first goal between the two to go in as well. Three minutes in, Lee Beeson stormed downContinue reading “Poachers 2, AFC Mansfield 1”
Poachers 2, Kimberley MW 1
Match report by Tom Carter Martyn Bunce’s Poachers secured a place in the last 16 of the United Counties League KO Cup on Saturday afternoon with a 2-1 win over Kimberley Miners Welfare. After an enthralling 4-3 victory on Tuesday night away at Newark, Boston Town switched their attention to the league cup in aContinue reading “Poachers 2, Kimberley MW 1”
Newark 3, Poachers 4
by Tom Carter Jordan Tate scored a late winner for Boston Town on a night they won’t forget in a hurry in a United Counties League classic against Newark and Sherwood United. Going into the game, Newark were thirteen unbeaten in all competitions and sat third in the table. Boston Town were eighth in theContinue reading “Newark 3, Poachers 4”
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